J.T.Morriss & Son Obituary

Farrish, Horace

Horace Snead Farrish, 78, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Thursday, the 17th of May, 2012. Horace served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. Upon release from the Army, he worked for R.G. Smith Florist for a period of time. He then went to work for Pet Dairy, which eventually led to his long time employment with Little Oil Company, now known as Spencer Brothers Oil and Propane. He started as a truck driver with Little Oil delivering oil. He quickly got promoted to Little Oil’s sales department and on to management where he excelled for many years. Horace also owned and operated Barn Type Utility Buildings and sold mulch and firewood for many years. Horace will always be remembered as an independent, determined and successful businessman and as a wonderful story teller. He was a good husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be truly missed by his family, friends and many business associates. Horace worked very hard his whole life and loved to stay busy in his job as well as with his businesses. He worked diligently to provide a secure and comfortable life for his family every day for 60 years, up until his diagnosis with an aggressive form of brain cancer just 3 months ago. Horace was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Charlie Farrish; two sisters, Evelyn F. Whitley and Thelma F. Wynn; two sons, Horace Keith Farrish and Kevan Snead Farrish. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife and partner of 60 years, Mary Frances W. Farrish; granddaughter, Victoria M. Davis and husband Michael, two grandsons, Devan Gray Farrish and Justin Keith Farrish; two great-grandchildren, Charleigh Grace Davis and Cooper Grayson Davis; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, with the Rev. Robert Rowland, officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Hughes, Sr. Robert J.

Robert James Hughes, Sr., 75, from Hopewell, Va., passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph J. and Margaret Titterington Hughes; wife, Patsy Jean Narron Hughes; and daughter, Patricia H. Fouts. He served his country proudly in the US Navy during the Korean War. Robert was a police officer with the City of Hopewell for over 15 years, and was a truck driver for 20 plus years. He is survived by his sons, Robert J. Hughes, Jr. and his wife Christine, Steven Wayne Hughes and his wife Kathy, Thomas A. Hughes and his wife Kimberly: Grandchildren, Nikki Spaeth, Robby Hughes, Stephen and Jessica Hughes, Jason, Marshall, Brandon and Katherine Fouts, Jacob Hughes, Stephanie Coffey and Jonathan Hughes; Sister-In-Law, Peggy Hardin, numerous great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Hopewell Chapel. where services will be held 1:00pm on Monday, May 21, 2012 . Interment to follow Bermuda Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered on line at www.jtmorriss.com.

Dillon, Josephine M.E.

Josephine Mary Ennas Dillon, of Dinwiddie went walking in heaven with her beloved husband James “Jimmy” T. Dillon Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Josephine was born June 20, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY. She is the daughter of the late Mary Madonna Ennas and is survived by her father, Vincent M. Ennas; brothers, Anthony M. Ennas and wife, Donna and Paul J. Ennas; sisters, Marie E. Miller and husband, Bruce and Rita M. Ennas; nephews, Vincent, Anthony Jr., and Joey Ennas, Michael Rybkin, Paul Ennas, and Joshua Miller; nieces, Ann-Marie Garcia and Jennifer Ludewig; great-nephews, Timothy Cone, Austin and Mathew Rybkin, Jeremy and Joseph Ennas, and Carlos Garcia; great-nieces, Josina Ennas, Alyssa Kate Ennas, Olivia Ludewig and Alyssa Madison Rybkin. Mrs. Dillon loved and helped everyone in her life. She graduated with honors from St. Michael’s and from Staten Island Community College in NY. She is retired from Petersburg Social Services. A Rosary Service will be held Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. with a visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home Petersburg Chapel. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2012 at St. John’s Catholic Church, 7310 Squirrel Level Rd., Petersburg, VA 23805. Interment will follow in the church yard. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. John’s Catholic Church. Condolences may be registered to www.jtmorriss.com

Hope, Frederick T.

Frederick Thomas Hope, 92, of Hopewell, Virginia formerly of Salisbury, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012. Fred was born on May 24, 1919. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Bundick and Birdie Merrill Hope; and a daughter, Judy Lee Hope Langley. Fred was a truck driver for the National Brewing Company for over 40 years and loved his job. He especially liked meeting people and sharing stories with them; and was a very generous man. You can say that he never met a stranger during his travels. Fred also loved animals, especially his Jack Russell Terrier who he treated like one of the family. He is survived by his loving wife of seven years, Mary Beth Hope; daughter, Sharen Ward and her husband, Benedict “Dick” of Colonial Heights; stepchildren, Danny Riddle and his wife, Deborah of Hopewell, Susan Bishop and her husband, Casey, and Dianne Edwards and her husband, Aubrey; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Springhill Memorial Gardens, 27260 Ocean Gateway Hebron, MD 21830, with the Rev. Claude Shell officiating. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Stewart, Robert E.

Mr. Robert E Stewart, 74, of Petersburg, died Monday, 14 May 2012, in Colonial Heights Health Care Center, following a period of declining health. He was a native and lifelong resident of Petersburg, and son of the late Robert W. and Ruth A. Stewart. He served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962 with the 1st Missile Battalion (Nike-Hercules), 562nd Artillery, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, and spent several months enjoying the beauty of Alaska. He was a proud member of the American Legion. He worked at WXEX TV station, filming shows and commercials; a warehouse worker at Titmus Optical and a sales person in the Wal-Mart hardware section from which he retired. He is survived by his cousins, Nancy Heuser, Betty Jo Townsend and husband Charles, all of Colonial Heights; and Carl “Bear” W. Hall, Jr., wife Christine D. Perez and their daughters Natascha and Victoria Hall of Prince George, Virginia, and their adopted son, Rudy Villareal of Chesterfield. “Uncle Bobby” was an avid Civil War afficionado and antique gun and toy collector. He loved to visit Civil War sites and view historic battlefields with his Cousin Bear. Cousin Bear remembers all the Civil War and Antique shows where Uncle Bobby scrutinized each and every artifact displayed and visited each and every table with sheer delight, which took a long time…a very long time and allowed Cousin Bear’s indulgence in a short nap onsite, on a bench, around the corner, or safely laid out in his truck, waiting for Uncle Bobby to finish viewing the “stuff”. Among his passions were his fondness for baseball, football, Virginia Gentleman Whiskey and Bettie Page. He loved his three cats, Mimi, Bootsie and Timothy, all of whom enjoyed a long and spoiled life with Uncle Bobby until their journey to cat heaven. Each Christmas, family members enjoyed receiving Uncle Bobby’s obligatory cloth calendar which helped mark the days until his gift the following year...and without which, the passage of time would not have been noted. A graveside funeral service will be at 9 a.m., Saturday, in Blandford Cemetery with Craig Buxton, Chaplain, Crater Community Hospice, officiating. Rest in peace, Uncle Bobby, Fondly, your cherished blood kin.

Parrish, Walter L.

Walter Lee Parrish, 75, of Prince George, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012. He was retired from Stone Container, formerly Continental Can, after forty-four years of dedicated service. Mr. Parrish was an avid raccoon and rabbit hunter, and loved his hunting dogs. He was a loving father and grandfather. Mr. Parrish is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Lee and Inez King Parrish. He is survived by his children, Michael L. Parrish, Joyce Ann Lewis, Terri Lynn Farley, Shawn M. Parrish, Dennis W. Parrish and wife, Holly, Kenneth D. Parrish and wife, Jill, and Kimberly P. Hughes and husband, Tommy; twelve grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; sister, Lilly Mae Lewis; two nephews; and other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com.

Blakley, Charles Orville

Charles Orville Blakley, 68, of Chesterfield, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents; John Blakley and Hettie Burdette, his brothers Floyd, Allen, Herbert, and Robert Blakley; he is survived by three sons, Richard, Rusty, and Glen Blakley, all of Chesterfield, Co., two brothers, Stanley and Roy Blakley, both of Pleasant Garden, NC., two sisters, Pat Martin, of Bracey, VA., and Peggy Looney, of Pleasant Garden, NC., five grandchildren, one great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at the Chesterfield Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son. A graveside service will be held 2:00PM Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, VA. Friends can register condolences at www.jtmorriss.com.

Sloat, Susan S.

Susan Sutton Sloat, 70, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Frederick and Bernice Perry Sutton; and a son, Lee Allyn Sloat. She is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Dale A. Sloat; son, Jeffrey Edwin Sloat and his son, Dallyn Sloat both of Shelbyville, Kentucky; brother, Edwin Sutton and wife, Corky of Akron, New York; twin borther, Louis Sutton and wife, Susan of Alito, Illinois; sister, Sylvia Ross and husband, David of Akron, New York; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m on Saturday, May 26, 2012 in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Susan Sloat’s name to The Bank of Southside Virginia, Attention: Sue Sloat Memorial Account, 6410 Courthouse Road, Prince George, VA 23875. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com.

Culler, Joshua A.

Joshua Aaron Culler, 35, of Disputanta, passed away on May 11, 2012. Josh was a volunteer firefighter for Disputanta for 20 years. He was a member of the Crater Tactical Rescue Team, Tatum Road Hunt Club, and Trinity United Methodist Church in Disputanta. Josh was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and loving friend. He is survived by his wife of 5 years, Misti Binford Culler; a son, William Aaron Fulton Culler of Disputanta; one daughter, Annalyn Grace Culler of Disputanta; parents, Lillian and John Wayne Culler Sr. of Disputanta; a brother, John Wayne Culler Jr., and wife Jo Catherine of Dinwiddie; mother and father-in-law, Cheryl Binford and Mastin Fowler; Aunts and Uncles, Douglas and Janet Holloway, and Thomas and Donna Harris; numerous sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law, aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews, cousins; and a host of loving friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, Va. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church in Disputanta, the Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department, or to the American Cancer Society in Josh’s memory.

Zehmer, Elizabeth B.W.

Elizabeth Bolling Williams Zehmer, a lifelong resident of Petersburg, died Friday, May 11, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Paul E. Williams, Jr. and Ann Cameron Williams. She was predeceased by her husband Richmond Thweatt Zehmer, Jr. and brother Paul E. Williams III. Elizabeth was a graduate of St. Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC, and Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX where she was a member of Zeta Tau sorority. She was a founding member of Raleigh Parrish Garden Club and a former member of the Petersburg Garden Club. Mrs. Zehmer was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where she was a member of the Altar Guild, started the Sunday morning breakfast program, was a Sunday School teach and a member of the St. Monicas Guild. She is survived by three sons, Richmond Thweatt Zehmer, III and wife, Judy of Midlothian, George Cameron Zehmer of Richmond, and Robert Bolling Zehmer and wife, Brooke of Glen Allen; six grandchildren, Courtney Z. Hanak and husband, Nick, Carrie R. Zehmer, Margaret Elizabeth Zehmer, Ann Cameron Zehmer, Elizabeth Randolph Zehmer, Robert Bolling Zehmer, Jr.; great-grandson, Everett J. Hanak sister, Ann W. Lewis. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 15th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Rick Greenwood, Rector officiating. Interment will follow at Blandford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 110 Union Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 and/or Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the wonderful and caring staff of both Crater Community Hospice and Dunlop House. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Remorenko, Dorothy D.

Dorothy Dale Remorenko, 85, of Waverly, passed away on Thursday May 10, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; James and Cora Bishop Oakley, husband of 44 years; Frank M. Remorenko, Jr., grandson Courtney Frank, two sisters and one brother. Dorothy was a long time member of the Waverly Rescue Squad and a member of Waverly United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, the first Miss Sussex, and a receptionist for Dr. Rosenberg in Waverly for numerous years. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and also an avid gardener. She is survived by her son; F. Michael Remorenko III and wife, Allen of Louisa, daughter; Polly R. Cowling and husband, G.B. Cowling Jr., of Waverly, son; Randy Remorenko and wife Vina of Denton, Texas, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one brother, three sisters, numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Sunday May 13, 2012 in Waverly Cemetery at 2:00 PM, interment will follow the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Waverly Rescue Squad PO Box 583, 115 Bank Street Waverly, Virginia 23890 or Waverly United Methodist Church PO Box 12, 138 Coppahaunk Ave. Waverly, Virginia 23890. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Brown, Robert E.

Robert Edward Brown, 80, of Colonial Heights passed away on May 11, 2012. He was the son of the late Pete and Lila Brown, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances. Mr. Brown was an avid hunter and fisherman, and a U.S. Army veteran. Robert retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco as a mechanic after 30 years of service. He loved to help people out in any way that he could. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 44 years, Rose C. Brown; two sons, John R. Brown and wife Bonnie, and Keith E. Comer and wife Carolyn; five grandchildren, Matthew Brown and wife, Beverly, Jeremy Brown and wife, Tia, Brittany Brown, Keith Comer and wife, Bobbi, and Brenda Boardman and husband, Earl; six great-grandchildren, Teagan, Andrew, Michael, Jessica, Alexis, and Samantha; one great-great-grandchild, Connor; two brothers, James Brown and wife, Mildred, Pete Brown Jr. and wife, Marie; two sisters, Dortha Baker, Grace Johnson and husband, James; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Goad, Christopher "Chris" F.

Christopher “Chris” Floyd Goad, Sr., 67, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Elmer Otis Goad, Sr. and Viola Lee Totty Goad. Chris retired from Benjamin Moore Paint Company after 20 years of dedicated service. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, and loved his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Chris was a very gentle soul who loved hunting, fishing, gardening and working with wood. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Edith L. Goad; son, Chris F. Goad Jr., and his wife Lisa, Robert L. Goad and his wife, Stephanie , daughter, Crystal G. Henshaw and her husband, Darryl , thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren all of Dinwiddie, sisters Nancy Wells of Chesterfield and Diane Craft and husband, Sam of Lynchburg. A graveside service will be held on Monday May 14, 2012, 11:00 AM, in Southlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Graham Patterson of Medi Home Health & Hospice Care officiating. Entomb will follow the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Medi Home Health & Hospice 8100 Three Chopped Road Richmond, Virginia 23229. Condolences may be registered @ www.jtmorriss.com

Story, Henry

Henry Story, 85, of Petersburg passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012. He was the son of the late Payton and Mary Thomas Story and predeceased by his wife Margie Dewell Story. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Navy and a member of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. He was a Bond Bread Salesman for 15 years, before retiring as a US Customs Warehouse Officer from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation. He also partnered at The Bargain Corner Antique Shop in Disputanta for 35 years. He enjoyed collecting antiques, civil war artifacts, as well as hunting and fishing. He was a member of St. Marks Methodist Church for over 45 years. He is survived by two sons, Perry Wayne Story and wife, Barbara and Thomas Keith Story both of Colonial Heights; five grandchildren, Rodney Wayne Story and wife, Martha, Ryan Lee Story, Robert Henry Story, Sabrina RaeAnn Story, and Carly Rene Story; one great-grandchild, Madison Leigh Story. Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 am Friday, May 11, 2012 in the mausoleum at Southlawn Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends from 6-8 pm Thursday at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Hospice of Virginia especially Joyce and Linda. Our special thanks go to his devoted and faithful caregivers, Amy, Monica, Angela and Jeana.

Ellis, Charles Eric

Charles Eric Ellis, 76, of Chester, passed away Saturday, May 5th, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Minnie Mae Ellis. He is survived by his wife, Syrl Ellis; three children, Charles Eric Ellis Jr., Alan Ellis and his wife Sandie Ellis, and Teresa Ellis McNeilly and her husband Frank McNeilly; his six grandchildren, Erica Ellis, Kayla McNeilly,Matthew McNeilly, Ryan McNeilly, Savannah McNeilly, and Kevin McNeilly; his great grandson, Cole Smith. He spent his life sharing his love of painting, sports, racing, snowmobiling, gardening, horses and spending time with family and friends. He is now reunited with his heavenly family until we all meet again. A private memorial service will be held 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Wrexham Hall, please contact the family for details. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bon Secours Richmond Healthcare Foundation, Hospice and Palliative CARE fund, 5857 Bremo Road, Suite 305, Richmond, VA. 23226. In memory of his life and the care he received.